Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51674 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Sastra Essential Addons for Elementor plugin through version 1.0.5. An attacker would need a logged-in-level role and a victim interaction, but successful exploitation could affect site users’ browser sessions or content integrity.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term WordPress hygiene item, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize sites that are public-facing, business-critical, or allow multiple content editors. Confirm whether a vendor-supported fix exists before relying on compensating controls.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation, described as DOM-based XSS. CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Affected versions are listed as Sastra Essential Addons for Elementor <= 1.0.5.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Sastra Essential Addons for Elementor plugin installed at version 1.0.5 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. No public exploit details were included in the provided sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The CVE identifies DOM-based XSS but does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, or a named fixed version in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS conditions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Sastra Essential Addons for Elementor plugin.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag version 1.0.5 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance for fixed-version availability.
- If no safe update is available, disable or remove the plugin where feasible.
- Restrict WordPress accounts to least privilege to reduce exposure.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin package name is sastra-essential-addons-for-elementor.
- Record installed version across production, staging, and backups.
- Review WordPress users with plugin access or content-editing roles.
- Check web application logs for unusual authenticated activity involving plugin pages.
- Retest after update, disablement, or removal.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.